Whistleblower Developments is a periodic report covering significant cases, decisions, proposals, and legislation related to whistleblower statutes and how they may impact your business. Recent developments include:
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4/21/2023
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Whistleblower Developments is a periodic report covering significant cases, decisions, proposals, and legislation related to whistleblower statutes and how they may impact your business. ...more
7/25/2017
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Financial CHOICE Act ,
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Split of Authority ,
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According to a memo circulating amongst Republican-party leaders as of February 13th, Republicans in the House of Representatives are planning to propose a significant curtailment of the U.S. Securities and Exchange...more
2/26/2017
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SEC Brings First Stand-Alone Whistleblower Retaliation Enforcement Action -
On September 29, 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brought its first stand-alone whistleblower retaliation case under...more
10/10/2016
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SEC Whistleblower Office 2014 Annual Report Details Rising Number of Tips and Increasing Awards -
On November 17, 2014, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Whistleblower Office issued its Fiscal Year 2014...more
1/7/2015
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Orion Energy ,
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Siemens ,
TD Ameritrade ,
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After repeated warnings over the last few years that it had both the authority and willingness to do so, on June 16, 2014, the SEC brought its first enforcement action for retaliation against a whistleblower under the...more